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festival of veterans arts

21 - 30 march 2025

DATES CONFIRMED - PROGRAM COMING SOON

talks
performances
art exhibitions
workshops
market
and more

​Upcoming Events

  • Exhibition - March to Art: Together (ANVAM)
    Exhibition - March to Art: Together (ANVAM)
    Fri, 21 Mar
    ANVAM
    21 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 29 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    21 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 29 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    ANVAM’s annual exhibition series, March to Art, returns to the gallery for the 8th time.
  • Launch - Digital Photo Challenge (Veterans Instameet)
    Launch - Digital Photo Challenge (Veterans Instameet)
    Fri, 21 Mar
    https://www.veteransinstameet.com/
    21 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
    https://www.veteransinstameet.com/
    21 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
    https://www.veteransinstameet.com/
    Launch of the FOVA Digital Photo Challenge hosted by Veterans Instameet. An open invitation for all age groups in the Veteran Community to join us for a self-led, national virtual photographic challenge from 21 Mar, 5:00 pm – 28 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm
  • FOVA Summit
    FOVA Summit
    Sat, 22 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    22 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, enter via Slater St
    22 Mar 2025, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, enter via Slater St
    A day of education and celebration in the Veterans Arts Community.
  • Launch  - March to Art: Together Exhibition & FOVA Reception
    Launch  - March to Art: Together Exhibition & FOVA Reception
    Sat, 22 Mar
    ANVAM
    22 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
    22 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
    Official launch of the March to Art: Together exhibition, together with the FOVA Reception welcoming members of the Veteran Community to FOVA25.
  • FOVA Family Colour Parade
    FOVA Family Colour Parade
    Sun, 23 Mar
    The Tan
    23 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    The Tan, Kings Domain Gardens, Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
    23 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    The Tan, Kings Domain Gardens, Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
    Join us for our inaugural FOVA Family Colour Parade. This family-friendly event is an opportunity to join with current and ex-serving ADF members, families, colleagues and the community celebrating the Veteran Community while enjoying Melbourne’s weather in a music filled walk around The Tan.
  • Workshop - Photography (Veterans Instameet)
    Workshop - Photography (Veterans Instameet)
    Sun, 23 Mar
    Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre
    23 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre, 100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
    23 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
    Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre, 100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
    Photography Workshop hosted by Veterans Instameet
  • Workshop - Painting (Jen Macfarlane)
    Workshop - Painting (Jen Macfarlane)
    Mon, 24 Mar
    ANVAM
    24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    Workshop to explore painting led by Veteran Artist (Painter), Jen Macfarlane
  • Workshop - Creating Engaging Social Media Content (Jarryd Goundrey)
    Workshop - Creating Engaging Social Media Content (Jarryd Goundrey)
    Mon, 24 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
    24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
    Learn tips and techniques to creating social media content that is engaging for your audience
  • Victoria Barracks FOVA Exhibition
    Victoria Barracks FOVA Exhibition
    Mon, 24 Mar
    Victoria Barracks Melbourne
    24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am
    Victoria Barracks Melbourne, 256 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    24 Mar 2025, 10:00 am
    Victoria Barracks Melbourne, 256 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    Must have VBM access to view exhibition
  • Artist Talk (Dan Elborne)
    Artist Talk (Dan Elborne)
    Mon, 24 Mar
    ANVAM
    24 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
    24 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
    Hear from Veteran Artist (ceramics), Dan Elborne, about his Melbourne based arts practice.
  • Workshop - Ceramic Tile (Dan Elborne)
    Workshop - Ceramic Tile (Dan Elborne)
    Mon, 24 Mar
    Australian National Veterans Arts Museum
    24 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Australian National Veterans Arts Museum, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    24 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Australian National Veterans Arts Museum, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
  • Workshop  - Glass Fusing (Glaas Inc)
    Workshop  - Glass Fusing (Glaas Inc)
    Mon, 24 Mar
    Glaas Inc
    24 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Glaas Inc, 140 High St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
    24 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Glaas Inc, 140 High St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
    Glass Fusing Workshop to experience creating your own designs that will be fused in a glass kiln
  • Workshop - Stained Glass (Glaas Inc)
    Workshop - Stained Glass (Glaas Inc)
    Tue, 25 Mar
    Glaas Inc
    25 Mar 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Glaas Inc, 140 High St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
    25 Mar 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Glaas Inc, 140 High St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
    Stained Glass Workshop hosted by Glaas Inc
  • Workshop  - Printmaking (Kat Rae & Kelly Manning)
    Workshop  - Printmaking (Kat Rae & Kelly Manning)
    Tue, 25 Mar
    ANVAM
    25 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 26 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
    25 Mar 2025, 10:30 am – 26 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
    Pressing Possibilities: Tetra Pak Collagraph Plate Making & Printing. Join Kat Rae and Kelly Manning for this 2 day printmaking workshop.
  • Veterans Public Arts Trail
    Veterans Public Arts Trail
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 25 Mar
    ANVAM
    25 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    25 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    ANVAM, 312 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    The Veterans Public Arts Trail is the worlds only outdoor trail of veterans arts. The trail explores public art by veterans and  showcases the contribution of the veteran community to Melbourne’s built environment through the arts.
  • Workshop - Dance (Tina Pham-Van)
    Workshop - Dance (Tina Pham-Van)
    Wed, 26 Mar
    Victoria Barracks Melbourne
    26 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Victoria Barracks Melbourne, 256 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    26 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Victoria Barracks Melbourne, 256 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
    Experience the joy of dancing at our beginner-friendly workshop! Get ready to learn some exciting dance routines and have a great time with fellow dance enthusiasts.
  • Workshop - Poetry (Steve Cotterill)
    Workshop - Poetry (Steve Cotterill)
    Wed, 26 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    26 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
    26 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
    Join the Veteran Communities Poet Laureate, Steve Cotterill, for an immersive poetry experience at the Australian Nurses Memorial Centre. Explore the art of words and creativity in a supportive environment.
  • Workshop - 'Launch Lab' (King's Trust Australia)
    Workshop - 'Launch Lab' (King's Trust Australia)
    Thu, 27 Mar
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
    27 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
    27 Mar 2025, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
    Australian Nurses Memorial Centre, Fawkner Towers, 11/431 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
    'Launch Lab' gives you the tools you need to make your idea a reality while connecting you with like minded veterans and family members across Australia.

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